What is the ruling on using open and freely available Wi-Fi networks to access and browse the internet, knowing that their source is often unknown, and that this use does not affect the network? And is this comparable to receiving television channel broadcasts?
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If your access to the internet does not affect networks and does not require a trick to reach them, then there is no harm in that for you.
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